Postpartum Bleeding

I may be getting a little ahead of myself, but I would like to stock up on pads for postpartum bleeding. I haven't used a pad in YEARS, well over a decade! Before my switch to tampons I would use thin versioned maxi pads with wings and they did the trick. During light flow days liners were enough. That being said, I am expecting the worst in terms of postpartum bleeding and have no clue which type of pads I should buy? Should they be the overnight, extra long kind? And should those kind be worn during the day too? Do they need to be crazy thick? I remember the relief I felt in not feeling like I had a pillow between my legs when I discovered tampons, bummer we can't use them postpartum!

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I may be getting a little ahead of myself, but I would like to stock up on pads for postpartum bleeding. I haven't used a pad in YEARS, well over a decade! Before my switch to tampons I would use thin versioned maxi pads with wings and they did the trick. During light flow days liners were enough. That being said, I am expecting the worst in terms of postpartum bleeding and have no clue which type of pads I should buy? Should they be the overnight, extra long kind? And should those kind be worn during the day too? Do they need to be crazy thick? I remember the relief I felt in not feeling like I had a pillow between my legs when I discovered tampons, bummer we can't use them postpartum!

I'm no help as I had a c-section is very minimal to none. But I would think you would try overnight for when it's heaviest and then use the ones you are use to for when it gets lighter. It will be nice to see what women who know about this say since with c sections you don't have much bleeding (a bonus)!

I'm no help as I had a c-section is very minimal to none. But I would think you would try overnight for when it's heaviest and then use the ones you are use to for when it gets lighter. It will be nice to see what women who know about this say since with c sections you don't have much bleeding (a bonus)!

I remember bleeding pretty heavily with my son right after I had him. That was six years ago,so I'm not sure if it slowed down later on or not. I'm going to be stocking up on overnights/super longs with wings. Also, the hospital ha some had super thick heavy duty ones they gave me when I left. I plan on asking for extras this time too. I would think it would slow down as the weeks go by. But like I said, that's been six years. But just to be on the safe side I'm going to be stocker!! :)

I remember bleeding pretty heavily with my son right after I had him. That was six years ago,so I'm not sure if it slowed down later on or not. I'm going to be stocking up on overnights/super longs with wings. Also, the hospital ha some had super thick heavy duty ones they gave me when I left. I plan on asking for extras this time too. I would think it would slow down as the weeks go by. But like I said, that's been six years. But just to be on the safe side I'm going to be stocker!! :)

Get the extra long type with wings that are really thick. They give you as many as you need at the hospital. Expect to bleed a lot and for a long time. Of course you will slowly progress to needing less coverage so don't buy too many of one kind. You'll have so much other stuff going on that the bleeding will be the last thing on your mind...breastfeeding's a different story. If you plan of nursing make sure you have tons of disposable bra liners. The reusable ones were useless to me.

Get the extra long type with wings that are really thick. They give you as many as you need at the hospital. Expect to bleed a lot and for a long time. Of course you will slowly progress to needing less coverage so don't buy too many of one kind. You'll have so much other stuff going on that the bleeding will be the last thing on your mind...breastfeeding's a different story. If you plan of nursing make sure you have tons of disposable bra liners. The reusable ones were useless to me.

I used the hospital ones while I was there last time since it was my first baby and I didn't know what to expect and didn't bring my own. This time I'm going to bring a stock of pads when I deliver - the hospital ones felt like a diaper and I didn't like that they didn't have wings. I hadn't used a pad (other than a panty liner) in many years either, but I found that always extra long overnights with wings come in a pretty thin variety. I used those for a few days once I got home and then just the thin always pads with wings and them just liners. I felt like my bleeding slowed down pretty fast; not sure if breastfeeding helped. Also, two tips related to this subject: bring black/dark colored comfy undies to the hospital. Those fishnet ones they have are almost as bad as the diaper pads! And don't be surprised to get a yeast infection with all the hormone shifts and extra moisture from bleeding. I had to get the oral one-dose medicine for a yeast infection last time. Just make sure you check with your doc or midwife. Self-treating with the drugstore suppositories is a no no immediately postpartum (just like using tampons) and you want to make sure you don't have a uterine infection, which would require different treatment than a yeast infection.

I used the hospital ones while I was there last time since it was my first baby and I didn't know what to expect and didn't bring my own. This time I'm going to bring a stock of pads when I deliver - the hospital ones felt like a diaper and I didn't like that they didn't have wings. I hadn't used a pad (other than a panty liner) in many years either, but I found that always extra long overnights with wings come in a pretty thin variety. I used those for a few days once I got home and then just the thin always pads with wings and them just liners. I felt like my bleeding slowed down pretty fast; not sure if breastfeeding helped. Also, two tips related to this subject: bring black/dark colored comfy undies to the hospital. Those fishnet ones they have are almost as bad as the diaper pads! And don't be surprised to get a yeast infection with all the hormone shifts and extra moisture from bleeding. I had to get the oral one-dose medicine for a yeast infection last time. Just make sure you check with your doc or midwife. Self-treating with the drugstore suppositories is a no no immediately postpartum (just like using tampons) and you want to make sure you don't have a uterine infection, which would require different treatment than a yeast infection.

I found the thin pads with wings that they sell in the store to be really irritating. The flow is so heavy and there is usually some sort of thin mesh that combined with the moisture can really chafe and irritate. I used the ones they gave me in the hospital, and I think I found some of the thick, diaper like ones at the pharmacy. It was bulky, but that prevented them from moving a lot and so I didn't have chafing or irritation (even after a 4th degree tear)! Just my personal take on the diaper like pads. :)

I found the thin pads with wings that they sell in the store to be really irritating. The flow is so heavy and there is usually some sort of thin mesh that combined with the moisture can really chafe and irritate. I used the ones they gave me in the hospital, and I think I found some of the thick, diaper like ones at the pharmacy. It was bulky, but that prevented them from moving a lot and so I didn't have chafing or irritation (even after a 4th degree tear)! Just my personal take on the diaper like pads. :)

I have endometriosis, so heavy bleeding during AF was common and I had to use a tampon and pad sometimes, not fun at all! They have come a long way with heavy flow pads, they are real thin with super absorbency (sp), so you don't have to wear the diapers. I recommend the wings. I've never had a baby so this will be new for me too, but I plan to have those on hand and stocked up too. The Always Infinity (I think they are called) works well. Also, there was a thread on here not too long ago, about sleeping with those hospital bed pads under you, just like puppy piddle pads, to help with any overflow bleeding so you don't ruin your sheets.

I have endometriosis, so heavy bleeding during AF was common and I had to use a tampon and pad sometimes, not fun at all! They have come a long way with heavy flow pads, they are real thin with super absorbency (sp), so you don't have to wear the diapers. I recommend the wings. I've never had a baby so this will be new for me too, but I plan to have those on hand and stocked up too. The Always Infinity (I think they are called) works well. Also, there was a thread on here not too long ago, about sleeping with those hospital bed pads under you, just like puppy piddle pads, to help with any overflow bleeding so you don't ruin your sheets.

I used always overnight with wings and always with wings regular. They are thin and absorbent enough to get the job done. At night time I tend to double up and sleep with spandex to keep everything in place as that was when I leaked. I go to costco and buy one of each kind and it lasted. But since you are on the topic of pads, don't forget to buy a few boxes of nursing pad rather you plan to nurse or not. You don't want leaking at either end! Lol

I used always overnight with wings and always with wings regular. They are thin and absorbent enough to get the job done. At night time I tend to double up and sleep with spandex to keep everything in place as that was when I leaked. I go to costco and buy one of each kind and it lasted. But since you are on the topic of pads, don't forget to buy a few boxes of nursing pad rather you plan to nurse or not. You don't want leaking at either end! Lol

I remember with my son that I bleed pretty heavy and I took as many pads that I could from the hospital and once I got home I sent my husband out ALOT to get more. I ended up using the ones that are meant for older people with bladder control problem because they are alot bigger then regular pads and held alot too. Eventually the bleeding slowed down and I went to normal pads and then to liners. I have started stocking up on them already, that is the worst part of having a baby, I HATE IT!!!!!

I remember with my son that I bleed pretty heavy and I took as many pads that I could from the hospital and once I got home I sent my husband out ALOT to get more. I ended up using the ones that are meant for older people with bladder control problem because they are alot bigger then regular pads and held alot too. Eventually the bleeding slowed down and I went to normal pads and then to liners. I have started stocking up on them already, that is the worst part of having a baby, I HATE IT!!!!!

When I had my son 2 1/2 years ago the hospital gave me a pack of pads to start out with... also so I knew what to look for when I had to buy my own. I bleed pretty heavily and it didn't taper off until about 6 weeks.... I got really thick, long night time pads, and once I noticed I was bleeding less, I went to normal pads, and then finally to thin ones towards the end. The hospital staff should be able to give you suggestions though :)

When I had my son 2 1/2 years ago the hospital gave me a pack of pads to start out with... also so I knew what to look for when I had to buy my own. I bleed pretty heavily and it didn't taper off until about 6 weeks.... I got really thick, long night time pads, and once I noticed I was bleeding less, I went to normal pads, and then finally to thin ones towards the end. The hospital staff should be able to give you suggestions though :)

You will not want to use a tampon after vaginal birth for a while!! I use the overnight extra long, extra absorbent, big as they come, in the biggest pack you can get. Plus, make sure you get Dermoplast, a spray that not only soothes your aching vagina, but also keeps the pad from sticking to the stitches. Yowzers!

You will not want to use a tampon after vaginal birth for a while!! I use the overnight extra long, extra absorbent, big as they come, in the biggest pack you can get. Plus, make sure you get Dermoplast, a spray that not only soothes your aching vagina, but also keeps the pad from sticking to the stitches. Yowzers!

I bled for 10 weeks, which is long. My doc even had my come in fir an u/s to make sure everything was out that needed to be. However, it was really only "blood" the first few weeks. I wore the hospital pads as long as I had some, and then went to long/overnight, then regular ones. I'd say after about 3 weeks I was able to wear pantiliners. I also agree with pp on the chafing/irritation. That was the worst part for me bc you had to wear something all the time, so there was no relief! I think I ended up with pretty much diaper rash, and I even used dd diaper rash cream on it!

I bled for 10 weeks, which is long. My doc even had my come in fir an u/s to make sure everything was out that needed to be. However, it was really only "blood" the first few weeks. I wore the hospital pads as long as I had some, and then went to long/overnight, then regular ones. I'd say after about 3 weeks I was able to wear pantiliners. I also agree with pp on the chafing/irritation. That was the worst part for me bc you had to wear something all the time, so there was no relief! I think I ended up with pretty much diaper rash, and I even used dd diaper rash cream on it!

Sorry to say, but you will probably have that pillow-between-the-legs feeling again. I've heard always overnights work well. I would stick with overnights, as long as you can find to offer the most protection, for day and night at first. Some women are lucky and don't bleed that much, others-like me- bleed heavily for a long time- as in 4-6 weeks.

Sorry to say, but you will probably have that pillow-between-the-legs feeling again. I've heard always overnights work well. I would stick with overnights, as long as you can find to offer the most protection, for day and night at first. Some women are lucky and don't bleed that much, others-like me- bleed heavily for a long time- as in 4-6 weeks.

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